The 2025 recruiting class is beginning to come into focus and the unveiling of full class rankings is on the horizon. Leading up to that, the Rivals.com national recruiting analysts will be naming new four-stars at each position. Defensive tackles are in the spotlight today.
THIS SERIES: Five new QBs unveiled | RBs | WRs | TEs | OLs | DEs
*****
TRANSFER PORTAL: Latest news | Transfer portal player ranking | Transfer portal team ranking | Transfer Tracker | Message board | Team ranking FAQs
CLASS OF 2023 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State
CLASS OF 2024 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State
CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals100
*****
"Sanders ignites violence as a pass rusher with his 6-foot-3, 290-pound frame along multiple spots on the defensive line, and it has some of the top programs in the country after his services. Playing in a district in southeast Texas with mostly run-dominant programs, Sanders’ sack and tackle for loss stats may not blow you away upon first glance, but in watching his film you can immediately see how often he is disrupting the backfield and how quick he gets to the ball.
"Sanders plays mostly defensive end for his small school program given his high athleticism, which makes it even more fun to envision his dominance as an interior lineman at the next level.
"Alabama, Texas, Texas A&M and more have already been thrown into the mix early on for one of the top defensive talents in the entire state of Texas." – Nick Harris, national recruiting analyst
*****
"There are certain guys who are just different on the field, and Brown is one of those guys. Taking the field for EAU Gallie, Brown made life downright miserable for left tackles and guards. With each snap, Brown attacks the play with a level of aggression that cannot be matched. Going with his will to dominate the competition is above the grade strength with multiple moves besides a bullrush to create chaos in the backfield.
"Brown’s recruitment has skyrocketed since the spring evaluation period began. In February, college teams dropped 21 offers on Brown’s lap." – Ryan Wright, national recruiting analyst
*****
"Adams is a massive defensive tackle and looks like an uncommon athlete at the position. At 6-foot-6 and 285 pounds, Adams has cat-like quickness off the line of scrimmage and is a very aggressive tackler. He has a basketball background and that shows up on film when you see how he’s able to knock down passes at the line of scrimmage.
"Adams can cover a lot of ground regardless of where he lines up on the defensive line. He is full of athletic potential and it looks like his recruitment could continue to gain steam, even though he has offers from Georgia, Ohio State, Alabama, South Carolina and many other powerhouse programs." – Adam Friedman, national recruiting analyst
*****
"The defensive interior front doesn’t always get the most athletic guys, but Crawford brings something special to the field. Able to occupy centers and guards, allowing the rest of the box to roam free, Crawford also gets the push collapsing the pocket from the middle forcing QBs to flee. When the Parker High School talent gets to the ball, one cannot help but feel sorry for whoever he hits because he does not hold back. It's worth noting the Thundering Herd used Parker as a short yardage back converting seven carries into 20 yards with three touchdowns.
"When Crawford wants to make his decision on playing at the next level, he will be able to pick wherever he wants to go." – Wright
*****
"Jenkins is a big, strong defensive tackle who has no problem just muscling offensive linemen out of the way. He’s very quick for a big interior defensive lineman but he is quick to get into the backfield. Even though his pass rushing skills aren’t advanced at this point, there is a lot of potential for Jenkins to grow into an every down disruptor at the next level.
"Alabama, South Carolina and Maryland are just a few of the offers Jenkins has already pulled in." – Friedman
